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The lively puppy ran around the yard.
What does Lively mean?
Lively means full of energy.
Dictionary definition
Full of energy, activity, or excitement.
Example sentences
Lively in a sentence
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The classroom became lively during the group activity.
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The writer used lively details to make the scene feel active and cheerful.
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What does lively mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lively?
Energetic is close in meaning to lively.
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Which word is an antonym of lively?
Dull is an opposite when lively means energetic or exciting.
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lyve · lee · strongest beat: lyve
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WordLively.
Partadjective.
MeaningLively means full of energy.
ExampleExample: The lively puppy ran around the yard.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lyve · lee
- Strongest beat
- lyve
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lyve.
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Word family
Lively word family
Base word
lively
adjective
lively
Base form.
adjective
livelier
More lively.
adjective
liveliest
Most lively.
noun
liveliness
The quality of being lively.
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Hint for students
Lively means full of energy.
Common mix-up
Lively is not the same as dull. Lively means lively means full of energy.
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Read this model sentence: The classroom became lively during the group activity. Clue words: classroom, became, during. Underline clue words that show why lively fits instead of dull. Now write one new sentence that shows lively without using the word lively. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lively?
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